I am very grateful to Dr. Patel, my hip surgery was wonderful. 🙏🏼
After a traumatic fall, I broke (shattered) my left hip. This happened just before Christmas, so I was worried about who would be performing my surgery since so many surgeons were on vacation. I cannot express how grateful I am for Dr. Patel!! Dr. Patel took the time to listen to all of my concerns and explained the procedure to me and the best course of action in a way that I could easily understand. I highly recommend Dr. Patel and his team should you need a caring, highly experienced surgeon!
Nicole was amazing. She took the time to explain everything including the different options available. I would highly recommend her!
I felt that Dr. Kini exceeded my expectations. She was kind and very professional in her work. She spent enough time with me to really know what my concerns were. I highly recommend her to others.
Knee implant removal and new device (hinge ) implant- Dr Madhish Patel. Subsequent physical therapy- Gardner Ortho Physical Therapy Dept.
initial surgery (October 2024) involved removal of existing implant which had been compromised by strep infection. Dr Patel coordinated care with Florida ID Dr Figueroa to eliminate the causal bacteria and to prepare me for later implant. At the end of December, Dr Patel implanted the new device, arranged home care and therapy and eventual long term therapy at Gardner Ortho in their facility.
Richard. Nick, Michelle and Marissa participated in directed my PT sessions, with Marissa as the primary provider. Marissa was very consistent in her care and efforts to identify areas that needed strengthening. Appointments were always honored with on time starts and finishes. Meaningful exercises were identified for in office visits and “homework”. Over the three months of visits, I was able to make regular progress from my surgery and have regained meaningful and significant recovery.
I would gladly recommend Dr Patel and the PT Department at Gardner Orthopedic.
Best experience ever. I had a total hip placement back in May with Dr. Patel. Amazing doctor, full of life. 10/10 would recommend.
Amazing staff as welll
I am so very grateful to receive the Shockwave therapy to my lumbar spine. It has changed my life and taken all the pain away. What a wonderful option this was offered by Gardner Orthopedics. Thank you
Gardener Orthopedics is our go to place both my wife and I use this place and we can say it’s the best experience you can ask for. From check in to check out they are the best.
All of the workers I saw while there to have a hip injection were spectacular. So professional & caring. Plus I arrived 2 hours early, by mistake. They fit me in so I didn’t have to come back. You should be proud to have these four employees as a part of Gardner Orthopedics.
Dr Patel replaced my right hip. My recovery was stellar. I’ve worked with multiple doctors at this facility and am very impressed and grateful.
Great results from Hip replacement via Dr Patel. Thank you.
Dr. Martinez treated me for a broken wrist. I am now healed and without surgery! I found his treatment to be less invasive than I expected, his decisions to be in my best interest and the results perfect.
TLDR: I had an absolutely great experience with Gardner Orthopedics and Dr. Patel. I highly recommend both of them. My partial knee replacement has made a huge difference in my life and activity. So grateful!
Full Story: On 4 December 2024 Dr. Patel performed a partial replacement of my left knee; on 4 March 2025 I had my final post op follow up with him. I had regained full mobility and range of motion, and am pain free after more than two years of struggling with pain and lack of mobility.
Gardner Orthopedics was my “second opinion” after a year of less-than-helpful, and possibly damaging treatment from another physician. I had been told repeatedly “you just have tendonitis, do your physical therapy” while the pain grew and my mobility became more and more restricted. I had to quit my daily exercise, could not climb stairs, and even driving my boat for more than an hour was almost unbearable. I was told that “if I didn’t like the treatment maybe I should get a second opinion”…so I did.
From the start my experience with Gardner and Dr. Patel was very different. At the first appointment I had a series of x-rays taken and Dr Patel patiently explained what he saw in the x-ray, how damaged my knee was, what the range of treatment options was, what was entailed with each option, and the likelihood of success. We discussed my preferences and agreed that I would start with PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection as a first, non-surgical treatment; he explained that given the level of damage to my knee the treatment had a 50/50 chance of being successful and what the recovery timeline would be. It was scheduled for the next week and was really painless, until the healing started. I had moderate discomfort and after 6 weeks I had some improvement in pain, but still had very limited mobility and range of motion.
At that point we began discussion of the surgical option. Dr. Patel described the surgery in detail, what the recovery would be like, the potential pain during recovery, and the (very likely) successful outcome. I have to admit I was apprehensive, and delayed for a while, and then further delayed until after Thanksgiving and my 70th birthday (party). The team at Riverwalk Surgery Center was very efficient and helpful, as was the actual surgery with Dr. Patel; in, out, and home in less than 5 hours.
To be honest, the first 3-4 days were pretty painful and the physical therapy was hard. After that I saw improvement every day, stopped using a walker after 3 days, and with a very disciplined therapy routine had a rapid recovery. After 5 weeks I walked 5 miles with my wife, and a week later spent 8 hours on my boat with no significant discomfort. Today I have full mobility and have returned to my exercise and boating activities. I have full confidence in my knee and look forward to an active and pain-free life going forward.
I am so grateful to Dr. Patel and the team at Gardner Orthopedics, the team at Riverwalk Surgery Center, and Vance Root at Lee Health Outpatient Rehabilitation at Riverwalk. It has been a life changing experience. Like so many others “I just wish I had done it sooner”.
After 2+ years of severe pain post knee replacement with a different surgeon who was no longer able to help me, I decided to get a second opinion and I’m so happy I did! Dr. Gardner was able to figure out the problem and referred me to his revision specialist, Dr. Patel. Dr. Patel did a full revision 4 months ago and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Dr. Gardner and Dr. Patel truly changed my life! I can’t thank them enough.
Doctor Patel replaced my right hip after the first replacement by another doctor did not take. Today am pain free and on the road to recovery. Doctor Patel is very knowledgeable, and personable. But the main thing I believe is that he is competent and professional. I suffered for over three years before the surgery. Can’t thank him enough.
Dr. Gardner and Dr. Patel are true professionals everyone in their office is courteous and on time they did a great job for me. My knee is almost brand new I am thrilled with everything about them and this practice.
Everything was excellent. Staff is extremely helpful and surgery went very well and my recovery is going smoothly.
Dr. Gardner is the best doctor I’ve dealt with.
Outstanding experience getting total knee replacement. The staff, from check in and out, x-ray, physical therapy and the medical staff were excellent. Extremely satisfied with my overall experience a would highly recommend Dr. Gardner.
After many months of pain and limited ability to do the things I enjoy, I had total knee replacement of my left knee. Dr. Gardner and his team were excellent ! The entire process was discussed with me so I knew just what to expect and was up and walking the same day of surgery. I knew how important the post surgery therapy is and I’ve made great progress with their help. I was able to travel to Scotland after 12 weeks and played my first full 18 holes of golf at 14 weeks. I couldn’t be happier with the results and wish I wouldn’t have waited so long to have this done. My wife has had both knees replaced by Dr. Hodge with great results as well. I highly recommend Gardner Orthopedics.
Staff is very professional and caring.
Highly recommend
